My new kilt in progress

[cryerelizabeth]

Alright, got the first buckle stitched down and ready to go. Here it is!

[Barb T]

Looking good! Sorry I didn't reply before. The XMarks site has been taking over a minute to load each page for me lately, and it's only today that things have sped up significantly.

You've done a fine job on the pleats - you should be proud of your work!

As far as the steeking question goes, I know that I'm too late to give any advice for your work, but, for anyone else who's interested, the idea is to stitch through as many layers as you can to stabilize the cut-out part of the pleats (to keep them from sagging), _without_ catching in the outside layer of the pleats. If you even do a little catch-in, you'll have a dimple on the outside of the kilt that won't press out no matter how hard you try.

[cryerelizabeth]

Looking good! Sorry I didn't reply before. The XMarks site has been taking over a minute to load each page for me lately, and it's only today that things have sped up significantly.

You've done a fine job on the pleats - you should be proud of your work!

As far as the steeking question goes, I know that I'm too late to give any advice for your work, but, for anyone else who's interested, the idea is to stitch through as many layers as you can to stabilize the cut-out part of the pleats (to keep them from sagging), _without_ catching in the outside layer of the pleats. If you even do a little catch-in, you'll have a dimple on the outside of the kilt that won't press out no matter how hard you try.

Thank you for your compliments ! I did have some help with the steeking from a fellow XMarker So I wasn't lost ;).

My respect for profesional kilt makers is deffinately growing throughout this experience.

[cryerelizabeth]

Ok, buckles attached, now to start on the straps tomorrow.

[cryerelizabeth]

Im going to attempt to make straps for my kilt out of an old "leather" dinner table place mat. Will post pics if it works out.

[cryerelizabeth]

Here is the kilt with the "leather" straps and buckles I finished today.

[Mickey]

Very impressive work! I love how you are using "scrounged" material too, rather than taking the easy way out and ordering pre-made straps. Super-cool use of materials and it looks great!

[cryerelizabeth]

All right! I should have my kilt done by tomorrow! I will post pics of it after it is done.

[cryerelizabeth]

Here it is!





In this picture... I don't know why the pleats are wavy like that. I followed all the instructions in Barb T.'s book. I think it might be the material that I used to make it.


It was a great experience and I'm looking forward to making another when I have the time

[NeightRG]

Wow... Your progress between kilt 1 and kilt 2 is incredible.
Definitely has me inspired to step it up - I know I slack on the basting, proper lining materials, and some other details, but it looks like you followed the book down to the letter.
Awesome job.